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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Kyneton, VIC, 3444

Current weather

9.5°CSlight rain

98% humidity · 28.1 km/h wind · 11.3° / 7.7° today · 22.1 mm rain

Desirability index

75.6/100

#125 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kyneton is a smaller suburban community in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 7,513 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 732 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 97.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
7,513
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,620
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
317 of 3,183
Median monthly mortgage
$1,798
Employment rate
55.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
201 / 257 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
732
Against the person
98
Against property
389
Rate per 1,000 residents
97.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 77 residents
State safety percentile
74.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+3.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft48
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle58
  • B49 Other Theft59
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order129

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,059
  • Kyneton High SchoolSecondary
  • Kyneton Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady of the RosaryPrimary
  • Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

37 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Australia Post/Mollison St
  • Kyneton Railway Station
  • Kyneton Station
  • Kyneton Station/Kyneton-Trentham Rd
  • Kyneton Town Centre/Jennings St

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/09/2025 and 20/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.EDGECOMBE ROAD, SALEYARDS ROAD17 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TRIO ROAD, CALDER OUT-TRIO RAMP OF22 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

197 planning-related records

2021· 72 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Use and Development of the Land for Racing Dog Husbandry (20 Greyhounds)
    95 SEBASTOPOL ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    41 BROWNS COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Earthmoving Contractor's Depot (Amendment sought for additional workshop, storage and administration plus car parking and Alterations to building and car parking previously approved)
    2 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Verandah associated with the Child Care Centre
    3 HOYLE COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four (4) warehouses and creation of access to a road in Road Zone Category 1 and the Removal of Vegetation (2 Street Trees)
    42 SALEYARDS ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for an Outbuilding (Garage)
    9 WELLS COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use from shed to part residence and extension of shed.
    112 BAYNTON ROAD KYNETON 3444Withdrawn
  • Use and Development for Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Amendment sought for external and internal changes to approved dwelling).
    178 MOLLISON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Extension to Existing Dwelling, Partial Demolition and Removal of Vegetation (Hedging)
    11 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    35 EBDEN STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage).
    34-36 EDGECOMBE STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings and the subdivision of the land into two (2) lots and Removal of Vegetation
    42 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for Three (3) Warehouses, Removal of Five (5) Non-Native Trees and alteration to access to a Road Zone Category 1
    56 SALEYARDS ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (one (1) non-native tree)
    53 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a carport and shed
    245 TRIO ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a fence.
    45A MOLLISON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of an outbuilding (Shed)
    52 GRANITE HILL LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Restricted Retail Premises (Showroom), and Development of Warehouse, and Display of Business Identification Sign (Amendment sought to alter endorsed plans)
    16 REGENT PLACE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    151 PIPERS CREEK ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use from Industrial to Indoor Recreation Facility (Amendment sought to increase the permitted number of patrons present on the property at any one time from ten (10) to twenty (20)
    FACTORY 7/4-6 BEAUCHAMP STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling and a 22,500 litres rainwater tank
    VEREKERS LANE KYNETON 3444NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling
    75 DONOVANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    200 HIGH STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed)
    37 LEARED DRIVE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of an outbuilding (shed)
    45 SIMPSON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling
    27 MACDONALD COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of an Extension to Existing Dwelling.
    38 BALD HILL ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Single Dwelling partially outside the Building Envelope.
    98B WEDGE STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of buildings and works and signs (associated with existing industrial use).
    4 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for outbuilding (shed), outbuilding (office) and carport associated with existing dwelling
    75 HALLORANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling (Amendment sought to alter Endorsed Plans (Removal of Upstairs Bathroom & Extension to Front Garage)).
    658 LAURISTON ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Resubdivision of existing lots and removal of Easements E-1 (electricity) & E-2 (electricity and water) on TP812313N
    67 SIMPSON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of an energy generation facility.
    JARRETT DRIVE KYNETON 3444In progress
  • Development of the Land for a Truck Service Workshop along with Associated Offices & Works
    2 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Withdrawn
  • Development of an Outbuilding (storage shed).
    36 PARKES DRIVE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage) and installation of water tanks (retrospective)
    93 HARTS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a Screen Wall and external painting of Existing Dwelling
    35 EBDEN STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the land for a Dwelling and Short Term Accommodation, Development of an Outbuilding (Garage), Crossover, and Solar Panels, and Partial Demolition
    19 JENNINGS STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.
    25 STRAWHORN COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment and creation of a carriageway easement.
    38 DONOVANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 125 proposals

125 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public toilets
  • BridgestoneTyres

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barkley SquarePark
  • Bolton ReservePark
  • Carlsruhe Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Edgecombe Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Hurry ReservePark
  • Kyneton Gasworks Community ParkPark
  • Kyneton Mineral Springs ReservePark
  • Kyneton Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Langley I12 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Quarry ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
On site
  • Doctordoctor
  • Kyneton District Health ServiceCaroline Chisholm Drivehospital
  • Pro Physiophysiotherapist
  • Springs Medicaldoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartMollison Streetpharmacy
  • Tread Podiatrypodiatrist
  • Wholelifepharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

21 state heritage places

  • DEGRAVES MILLNH0310
  • FORMER BANK OF NSWNH0308
  • FORMER WILLIS FLOUR MILLNH2186
  • FREEMASONS HALL ZETLAND LODGENH1988
  • INSITU HORSEWORKS KYNETONNH1984
  • KYNETON ARTS CENTRENH1989
  • KYNETON BOTANIC GARDENSNH1994
  • KYNETON COURT HOUSENH1472
  • KYNETON DISTRICT HOSPITALNH1684
  • KYNETON RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1602

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart KynetonMair Streetchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
25
Parks (OSM)
16

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
75.6/100
Cohort rank
#125 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Goodstart KynetonchildcareMair Streetchildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • DEGRAVES MILLheritageNH0310
  • FORMER BANK OF NSWheritageNH0308
  • FORMER WILLIS FLOUR MILLheritageNH2186
  • FREEMASONS HALL ZETLAND LODGEheritageNH1988
  • INSITU HORSEWORKS KYNETONheritageNH1984
  • KYNETON ARTS CENTREheritageNH1989
  • KYNETON BOTANIC GARDENSheritageNH1994
  • KYNETON COURT HOUSEheritageNH1472

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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